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The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Military Conducted Secret Strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island
The U.S. military has conducted a series of covert strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in recent weeks, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing anonymous U.S. officials. The attacks occurred after Preside
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Lebanese National News Agency: Israeli drones flew at low altitude over the Tyre district in southern Lebanon and shelled several areas.
Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported that Israeli drones flew at low altitudes over parts of the Tyre district in southern Lebanon, including over Jabal Amel Hospital and near the el-Buss are
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Gold stabilized after posting its biggest two-month gain on Monday, boosted by hopes of peace talks between the US and Iran.
Gold stabilized after posting its biggest gain in two months on Monday, boosted by hopes for peace talks between the US and Iran. Market optimism about a breakthrough in negotiations sent oil prices t
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Tehran sets conditions for agreement as US VP Vance sees ‘progress’ in Iran talks
Tehran states that the US must lift its naval blockade and fully meet its demands before any agreement can be reached. This follows US Vice President Vance's indication of “progress” in indirect talks
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Oil stabilized after its biggest drop in over three months, as the US and Iran signaled willingness for peace talks, with the Middle East conflict entering its ninth month.
Oil stabilized after its biggest drop in over three months, as the US and Iran signaled willingness for peace talks, with the Middle East conflict entering its ninth month.
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Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff slams US war on Iran during Georgia campaign speech
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff slammed the US war on Iran during a campaign speech in Decatur, Georgia, stating that “They have lied us into yet another war in the Middle East.” Ossoff, who is running
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Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Regional De-escalation and Houthi Attacks with US Counterpart
Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Regional De-escalation and Houthi Attacks with US Counterpart
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US Vice President JD Vance says "progress" made in indirect talks with Iran, feels "pretty good" about negotiated settlement prospects
US Vice President JD Vance says Washington has not set deadlines for Iran to make a deal before the US resumes strikes. He stated that the US made "progress" in indirect talks with Iran, and that he a
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Political analyst Mortazavi warns: The risk of the US attacking Iran again after the US midterm elections is "very real."
Negar Mortazavi, a senior fellow at the Center for International Policy, told Al Jazeera that the Iranian leadership has low trust in the United States after two wars involving the US and Israel, maki
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US stocks closed mixed, as optimism about US-Iran talks led to a drop in oil prices, but concerns about an AI bubble bursting dragged down the tech sector.
US stocks closed mixed, as optimism about US-Iran talks led to a drop in oil prices, but concerns about an AI bubble bursting dragged down the tech sector.
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Five explosions heard on Iran's Qeshm Island, residents report seeing two aircrafts flying over
Five explosions have been heard on Iran’s Qeshm Island, according to the official IRNA news agency. Qeshm residents reported seeing two aircrafts flying over the island, IRNA said.
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Qatar and Turkey's top diplomats discuss efforts to de-escalate regional tensions
Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss the regional situation,
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Trump suggests Iran deal 'could happen soon' as oil prices drop, linking it to reduced war fears
Trump suggests Iran deal 'could happen soon' as oil prices drop, linking it to reduced war fears. The US president stated on Truth Social that Iran is seeking a settlement with Washington as soon as p
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Iran's IRGC claims downing two more US reconnaissance drones near Qeshm Island, bringing total to four
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced its forces brought down two US MQM-170 reconnaissance drones south of Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC claimed this latest incid
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have shot down a U.S. MQ-9 drone in the eastern Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it has intercepted and destroyed a U.S. MQ-9 drone in the eastern Strait of Hormuz. According to Iran's Fars News Agency, the IRGC stated the
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Michigan Senate candidate Rogers states that Donald Trump will end the war in Iran, expecting prices to fall as a result.
Michigan State Senate candidate Mike Rogers said he would tell Republicans who are dissatisfied with Donald Trump's record on cost of living and the economy to wait for the war with Iran to end soon.
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Trump says a deal with Iran to end the US-Israel war on the country “could happen”
Trump says a deal with Iran to end the US-Israel war on the country “could happen”
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Iranian President Pezeshkian: Iran seeks to resolve issues through dialogue; conflict serves no one's interests.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated at a meeting with governors and mayors of major cities that Tehran is committed to resolving tensions through dialogue, emphasizing that conflict is not in t
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UKMTO: A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman, sustaining damage to its starboard side but with the crew reported safe.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 9 nautical miles northeast of Oman's Lima. The report indicated that the attack caused
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Yemeni government forces claim to have carried out airstrikes against Houthi militants west of Taiz.
Forces of Yemen's internationally recognized government stated that their warplanes have bombed an unspecified number of Houthi militants in western Taiz. Yemen's Ministry of Defense announced on Face
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Iran is pushing for an accelerated ceasefire plan with the United States, stating the proposal could be implemented within two days; the Supreme Leader has authorized the government to expedite negotiations.
Iran is pushing for an accelerated ceasefire plan with the United States, stating the proposal could be implemented within two days; the Supreme Leader has authorized the government to expedite negoti
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Qatar and Jordan Discuss Diplomatic Efforts to Ease Regional Tensions
Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to discuss ongoing diplomatic e
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U.S. gasoline prices fall ahead of midterm elections; Brent crude drops over 6% on U.S.-Iran diplomatic progress.
U.S. gasoline prices fell ahead of the midterm elections, with Brent crude dropping over 6% due to diplomatic progress between the U.S. and Iran. On Monday, the average price for regular gasoline in t
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Yemeni government forces say one soldier killed, 14 wounded in clashes with Houthis in Taiz
Yemen’s internationally recognised government forces say one soldier has been killed and 14 others wounded while repelling a Houthi attack in Taiz governorate. The forces also accused the Houthis of l
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Israeli forces shell and conduct demolition operations in the village of Bani Haiyyan, southern Lebanon.
Citing Al Jazeera and Lebanon 24, the Israeli military has carried out shelling and demolition operations in the southern Lebanese village of Bani Haiyyan, with no casualties reported so far.
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IRGC Claims "Complete Defense Independence" and Warns US and Israel
Hossein Mohebi, spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated that the military has achieved "complete defense independence" by eliminating reliance on foreign advisors and str
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Egyptian and Saudi Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Call to Discuss De-escalation and Resumption of Negotiations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal, during which the two sides discussed the necessity of continuing joint efforts to prevent escalati
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According to the Financial Times, due to the ongoing conflict in the Black Sea, Russia has exported pig iron via the northern port of Murmansk in the Arctic for the first time in 30 years to evade Ukrainian strikes.
According to the Financial Times, due to the ongoing conflict in the Black Sea, Russia has exported pig iron via the northern port of Murmansk in the Arctic for the first time in 30 years to evade Ukr
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Iran has submitted a new nuclear and peace proposal to the United States via Qatar, accompanied by seven conditions including the opening of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has submitted a new nuclear and peace proposal to the United States via Qatar, which includes seven conditions such as opening the Strait of Hormuz. Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's top security official, s
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Saudi-led coalition intercepts and destroys Houthi cruise missile over Riyadh
Saudi-led coalition intercepts and destroys Houthi cruise missile over Riyadh
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US Senator Bernie Sanders called on the new Congress to cut off funding for the war in Iran
US Senator Bernie Sanders stated that Democrats in the new Congress should cut off funding for the US-Iran war. He pointed out that this war "cannot truly be stopped unless funding is cut off." Sander
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The Iranian military stated that it will not allow the U.S. military to rebuild its regional bases.
According to Al Jazeera, citing Iran's Fars News Agency, Iranian military spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia stated that more than 228 locations or facilities at US military bases in the region have been
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Qatari officials: Iran's leadership is watching to see if the U.S. midterm elections will alter the stance toward Iran.
Ali al-Thawadi, Strategic Affairs Adviser to the Qatari Foreign Minister, said in an interview with a Washington Post columnist that the Iranian leadership wants to see whether the US midterm election
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China's Ministry of Commerce: Resolutely opposes US sanctions on two Chinese enterprises, reserves the right to take necessary measures
China's Ministry of Commerce: Resolutely opposes US sanctions on two Chinese enterprises, reserves the right to take necessary measures
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Trump says great progress has been made in US-Iran negotiations and claims the US military destroyed Iranian air defense installations
Donald Trump stated that great progress has been made in US-Iran negotiations and claimed that the US military destroyed Iranian air defense installations. US President Donald Trump stated that Washin
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US State Department Offers Up to $20 Million Reward for Information Related to Iran's Nuclear Program
The U.S. Department of State's "Rewards for Justice" program has announced a reward of up to $20 million, along with potential relocation assistance, for information regarding Iran's nuclear program,
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According to Xinhua News Agency, China has expressed concern over US trade restrictive measures targeting China.
According to Xinhua News Agency, China has expressed concern over US trade restrictive measures targeting China.
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Trump Says Both Russia and Ukraine Want a Deal
Trump Says Both Russia and Ukraine Want a Deal
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Trump says Iran's air defense installations have been destroyed by the US
Trump says Iran's air defense installations have been destroyed by the US
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Trump on talks with Iran: We are in negotiations with the Iranian side, wait and see the outcome
Trump on talks with Iran: We are in negotiations with the Iranian side, wait and see the outcome
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According to Al Jazeera: The Prime Minister of Qatar stated that mediation efforts are continuing in order to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control.
According to Al Jazeera: The Prime Minister of Qatar stated that mediation efforts are continuing in order to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control.
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Qatar denies reports that "US and Iran failed to reach an agreement," stating that both sides continue to work toward a deal.
Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, posted on social media to refute reports that the US and Iran have failed to reach an agreement, stating that such false cla
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Iranian air defense forces announced that they shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island.
Iran's air defense forces announced they have shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island, according to a military statement reported by Iran's state television IRIB, following earlier reports by loca
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U.S. Central Command stated that the situation around Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz is "relatively calm."
The U.S. Central Command stated that the situation around Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz is "relatively calm." Earlier, Iranian state media reported that explosions were heard and two projectile
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Qatar's International Media Office has denied reports that "the US and Iran failed to reach an agreement."
The Qatar International Media Office has denied reports that the United States and Iran have failed to reach an agreement. Qatari officials stated that circulating online claims—attributing to the Pri
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Iranian state media reported that "aircraft sounds" were heard and two projectile impacts occurred on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian state media reported that the sound of "aircraft" was heard over Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, followed by two projectile impacts. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA),
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Qatari Prime Minister Calls on US and Iran Not to Wait for "Perfect Moment" to Reach Peace Agreement
Speaking in a public interview at the University of Oxford, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stated that the United States and Iran should
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Azizi, head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, stated that the US and Israel will be made to pay a price.
Ebrahim Azizi, Head of the National Security Committee of the Iranian Parliament, posted on X that Iran will not let US President Donald Trump "leave the region without cost and reparations," adding t
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May 2026 Crypto Market Review: Bitcoin Fluctuates Around $77,000 Amid Continuous ETF Outflows and Geopolitical Impacts
In May 2026, the crypto market experienced a correction after the Bitcoin price surpassed $80,000, leading to a tug-of-war between bulls and bears around $77,000. US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows for several consecutive days, totaling over $1.5 billion, while Ethereum ETFs also faced capital pressure. The escalation of geopolitical conflict between the US and Iran was considered one of the main drivers of cautious market sentiment and capital outflows. Despite the complex macroeconomic environment, venture capital funding in the crypto space rebounded significantly in May, demonstrating the industry's internal resilience and development.
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Bitcoin Back to $70,000: Amid Macroeconomic Pressures and Geopolitical Turmoil, What Is Supporting the Price?
After the price of Bitcoin once again surpassed $70,000 in March 2026, it has recently (July 2026) pulled back amid macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, fluctuating around $64,000.Although the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF attracted significant institutional capital following its approval in early 2024, there have also been recent outflows. This article will conduct an in-depth analysis of current external pressures—including inflation, high interest rates, and geopolitical conflicts—and explore key supporting factors such as institutional investors, long-term holders, and the halving effect at Bitcoin, while examining the perspectives of both bulls and bears.
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